{"id":39120,"date":"2025-03-18T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=39120"},"modified":"2025-03-18T09:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T09:45:00","slug":"pm-modi-writes-to-nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-invites-her-to-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=39120","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Writes to NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams, Invites Her to India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Prime Minister <strong>Narendra Modi<\/strong> has written a heartfelt letter to <strong>NASA astronaut Sunita Williams<\/strong>, who is scheduled to return to Earth early Wednesday after spending <strong>nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).<\/strong> In his letter, Modi extended an <strong>invitation for Williams to visit India<\/strong> after her return.<\/p>\n<p>The letter, dated <strong>March 1<\/strong>, was sent through former NASA astronaut <strong>Mike Massimino<\/strong> and later shared on social media platform <strong>X<\/strong> by <strong>Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>India Prays for Sunita Williams&#8217; Safe Return<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Modi expressed deep admiration for Williams\u2019 contributions to space exploration and conveyed India\u2019s <strong>prayers for her good health and success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven though you are thousands of miles away, you continue to remain close to our hearts. The <strong>people of India are praying<\/strong> for your good health and success in your mission,\u201d wrote Modi.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Invitation to Visit India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The prime minister extended a <strong>warm invitation<\/strong> for Williams to visit India, calling her <strong>\u201cone of its most illustrious daughters.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter your return, we are looking forward to seeing you in India. It will be a <strong>pleasure for India<\/strong> to host you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Recalling Past Encounters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Modi recalled his <strong>2016 meeting<\/strong> with Williams and her <strong>late father Deepak Pandya<\/strong> during his visit to the <strong>United States.<\/strong> He also mentioned a recent conversation with <strong>Mike Massimino<\/strong> in New Delhi, where they spoke about Williams&#8217; remarkable achievements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the course of our conversation, your name came up, and we discussed <strong>how proud we are of you and your work.<\/strong> Following this interaction, I could not stop myself from writing to you,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Recognition on Global Platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Modi further revealed that he had inquired about Williams&#8217; <strong>well-being<\/strong> while meeting former US Presidents <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> and <strong>Joe Biden<\/strong> during his official visits to the <strong>United States.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong>1.4 billion Indians<\/strong> have always taken great pride in your achievements. <strong>Your perseverance and fortitude continue to inspire us all.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Personal Touch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The prime minister also mentioned Williams\u2019 mother, <strong>Bonnie Pandya<\/strong>, expressing that she must be eagerly waiting for her daughter\u2019s return.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am sure that <strong>Deepakbhai\u2019s blessings<\/strong> are with you as well,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>In closing, <strong>Modi extended warm regards to Williams\u2019 husband, Michael Williams,<\/strong> and reiterated that the entire nation looked forward to welcoming her to India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a heartfelt letter to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is scheduled to return to Earth early Wednesday after spending nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). 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